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| 7:30-11:00am | North American Regional Council meeting (by invitation only) | | 11:00am-12:00pm | REGISTRATION | | 12:00-12:45pm | Lunch | | 1:00-1:40pm | Tony Groat, IPAF - Introduction
Kevin O'Shea, IPAF US Regional Chair - Welcome | | 1:40-2:10pm | Gary Riley, IPAF
Accidents do Occur and the "Puzzling truth about training"
Demonstrating the challenge in providing learning, not just information. | | 2:10-3:10pm | Chris Pan, NIOSH
Recognized Hazards
NIOSH research on AWP fatal accidents and establishing recognized hazards associated with use. | | 3:10-3:30pm | Coffee break | | 3:30-4:00pm | Brad Boehler, Skyjack
Industry Guidance & Best Practice
An overview of OSHA letters of interpretation and industry best practices for training, PFP equipment for AWPs, crushing hazards, and MCWP safe use guidelines. | | 4:00-4:40pm | John Newquist, OSHA
OSHA and Aerial Lifts Training and Accidents
The session will focus on OSHA's recent hazard alert for aerial lifts, accidents with lifts and OSHA updates for 2012. | | 4:40-5:10pm | Paul Penzkover, Mortenson Construction
Employer Responsibilities for Training, Inspection, Safe Use and Monitoring
The presentation will discuss specific training obligations and what constitutes training vs. familiarization. It will also discuss recommendations for user inspection, safe use guidelines, and illustrate common unsafe practices to watch for. | | 5:10-5:40pm | Kevin Groman, RSC Equipment Rentals
Strategically Approaching Sustainability
Kevin will offer an entertaining presentation on sustainability and the profitability and positive impact it can generate if focused on the right way. | | 5:40-6:00pm | Tony Groat, IPAF
IPAF Annual Rental Industry Report
Presentation of some of the findings of the 2011 report and asking for feedback on industry needs for the 2012 report. | | 6:00pm | End of first day sessions | | 6:30-7:15pm | Cocktail reception | | 7:15-10:30pm | Dinner sponsored by Skyjack |
| 6:45-7:00am | REGISTRATION | | 7:00-7:25am | Continental breakfast | | 7:25-8:00am | Romina Vanzi, IPAF
Overview of Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America
An encouraging presentation on the significant opportunities and challenges of this fast-growing market. | | Delegates split into two groups with concurrent AWP and MCWP sessions through 11:00am | | AWP SESSIONS - Main room | | 8:00-8:30am | Chris Wraith, IPAF
Planning for AWP Use: Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Guidelines on the need and process to perform risk assessments and develop method statements for powered access. | | 8:30-9:40am | Live Demonstration
Doing a Pre-start Inspection
Gary Riley, IPAF, will demosntrate the difference between information and knowledge. | | 9:40-10:00am | Coffee break | | 10:00-10:30am | Lindsey Anderson, Access, Lift & Handlers magazine
The State of the Access Industry and Training in North America
An in-depth analysis of the US access market compared with the rest of the world and then discussing where training falls into the picture. | | 10:30-10:55am | Tony Groat, IPAF
Adequate Ground Support
Presenting IPAF's new campaign on AWP ground support. | | MCWP SESSION - Break out room | | 8:00-9:40am | Kevin O'Shea and Romina Vanzi
MCWP Awareness Session
IPAF international mast climbing work platform experts will cover regulations applicable to MCWPs in the USA, including: new ANSI A92.9, ANSI A92.10, OSHA regulations - required compliance, IPAF Safe USe Guidelines, OSHA Tip Sheets. | | 9:40-10:00am | Coffee break | | 10:00-10:55am | IPAF International MCWP Committee - American Meeting | | All delegates return to main room | | 11:00am-12:00pm | Q&A Panel
Jeff Carter, OSHA
Brad Boehler, Skyjack
Brian Gawlik, Mortenson Construction
Mike Drew, Safety Administration Local 150 Operating Engineers
Rick Dahl, Metrolift
Kevin Groman, RSC Equipment Rentals | | 12:00pm | Closing Comments - IPAF CEO Tim Whiteman |
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